Live long and well

IT USED to be that the challenge was to live a long life. We may have got what we wished for, except that living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living well. In Singapore, life expectancy has soared to around 84 years. But, the number of years one lives in generally good health is only 74. This suggests that the last decade of life is often spent managing chronic illness and physical frailty.

Can we extend our healthspan – as opposed to lifespan – beyond 74? Longevity doctors believe one absolutely can, so long as one cultivates science-backed habits and strategies that actually work. Don’t miss this week’s BT Lifestyle as we show you how. From testing one’s biological age to hawker-meal swops, strength training to social connections, we ask the experts to recommend a step-by-step guide to living longer and better.

Besides, the longer you live, the more time you have to enjoy beautiful things, such as an exquisite piece of fine jewellery. We have some of the latest gems from the biggest luxury brands to whet your appetite for some carats.

And speaking of appetite, the hunger for pizza continues unabated despite the proliferation of such dough-centric eateries in town. The latest, Pizza Studio Tamaki and Vincenzo Capuano, have opened back to back, which calls for a showdown between these two Neapolitan greats. Find out how they fare against each other in our review this week.

For some great reads, don’t miss BT Lifestyle this week.